<p>I'm planning to transfer to Marshall in the Fall of 06! I'm applying to both UCLA and USC and I'm confident that I will get into both schools. I told my dad that I wanted to go to USC and at first he tripped out because of the price. I then showed him the ranks of USC and how it compared to the likes of Haas and Sloan and he then supported my decision.</p>
<p>I want to get into UCLA so the "University of Second Choice" wouldn't apply to me since thats how the UCLA guys knock on USC.</p>
<p>My stats are:</p>
<p>Cumulative GPA: 3.81
Microeconomics: A
Macroeconomics: A
Calculus 1: A
Financial acct: A
Managerial acct: A
English 102: A</p>
<p>I hope USC is as great as everyone says it is as I really hope to enjoy my stay there and I want to make the most of what SC has to offer.</p>
<p>I was wondering how the social atmosphere is at USC and how are the academics?</p>
<p>Do students study A LOT or in moderation? You can tell I'm a study-freak so I 'm wondering if I will meet the same type of people as me.
How academically rigorous is Marshall? I know for me it will be a much smoother transition because I won't have to adjust to the quarter system.</p>
<p>Also I'm wondering do you see a decent amount of asian people at SC? I know SC only has a 20% asian population compared to UCLA's 40% but does it really seem that every 1 out of 5 students are asian? </p>
<p>If you are a transfer student and have any comments to share with me please do! I'm eager to read your replies.</p>
<p>Search the forum for answers to some of your questions about the atmosphere, etc. As for Asians, it doesn't seem like 1 out of 5 students are Asian. Either I don't get out a lot, or the rest of Asians don't get out. I just don't see those numbers as I'm walking around campus. I'm Asian, btw. Good luck with transfer!</p>
<p>There are a lot of international students in Parkside, no? The 2005-2006</a> Freshman Profile does not count international students in the percentages (7% intl, 22% Asian). That would mean probably 25% or more Asians total. I just don't see that 1 in 4 percentage when I walk around campus. It makes more sense in the classroom, though.</p>
<p>Your gonna love SC. I just transferred here as a sophomore and i'm havin a blast so far. The student body is sooooo diverse. You got nerds, jocks, druggies, party animals, etc. You just have to find your niche.</p>
<p>My roommates and I party hard, but we study hard too. During the semester, we party or hang out at least 2-3 times a week, but when finals or midterms come around, everyone is on lockdown mode, and study hard. I think that sums up most of the students I have met here: study hard, party hard. Kids have their heads on straight and know what they are doing, but they like to have fun and cut loose once in a while.</p>
<p>The academics are top notch. I have one roommate in Viterbi and three in Marshall. They all tell me their programs are hard and the students are very competitive, so be ready to work hard. I am sure you will meet alot of students who study like crazy. </p>
<p>As for the Asian ratio, i think 1 out of 5 sounds about right. There is a definately a strong presence, but SC is still predominately white.</p>
<p>How are the class sizes at Marshall? USNews reports...</p>
<p>Class Size</p>
<p>Class size (Fewer than 20 students, 20 to 49 students, 50 or more students)
Fewer than 20 students: 61%
20 to 49 students: 28%
50 or more students: 11%</p>
<p>class size depends on the class. classes like financial accounting are as big as 250 people, but managerial accounting classes are never bigger than 45 and are usually around 33-35. business stats is a pretty big class too. the writing classes are like 20 people though, same with some of the upper division business courses (like senior concentration courses).</p>
<p>Nobody really studies that much in Marshall, but obviously you don't want to take the courses lightly. Usually I just BS most of the time and maybe a week before a test I'll start going over everything I've learned thus far in the course. I always go to class though, which might be why I'm able to put off studying until I absolutely have to.</p>
<p>But good choice on USC though, considering that UCLA doesn't offer a degree in business administration and their accounting program is behind Marshall's.</p>